Hank’s is coming back

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 27, 2023

The restaurant has been closed for almost 27 months due to flooding but the rebuild, beginning with demolition, is set to begin next week on Dec. 4

Thanksgiving might be over, but some people will likely be thankful that Hank’s Place is coming back to Chadds Ford Township. That’s the word from owners Anthony and Katie Young.

The iconic Chadds Ford eatery that was flood-damaged beyond repair two years ago is about to be demolished and rebuilt, according to a press release issued by Katie Young. It’s taken longer than anyone wanted, but the last hurdle — a mandatory signed agreement for shared parking with two other restaurant property owners — has been signed and the tentative date to start the demo is Dec. 4 under the management of DLI Construction of West Chester.

The Youngs had wanted to start the demolition this past April but had to wait until the parking agreement was signed, even though parking had been shared under a gentlemen’s agreement since 2017.

According to a press release, groundbreaking for the rebuild is scheduled for Dec. 11. The site will be closed to the public throughout the demo and rebuild.

In the interim, Hank’s Place will continue at its Kennett Square location on Birch Street.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.